Middle School 2015-16Cluster 2 : Grades 6,7,8
This website if for MS concerns, updates, and activities

If you want to check student grades and homework, go to www.pupilpath.com
If you want information about the school and general information, go to http://www.renaissancecharter.org

8TH GRADE PROM DETAILS


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PHILADELPHIA END OF THE YEAR TRIP

- 52 attendees, 5 chaperones
- 3days and 2 nights (May 18-20)

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MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKSGIVING MEAL


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PARENT-TEACHERS CONFERENCE - NOV 19TH (THURS) 5-8PM / NOV 20TH (FRI) 1-3PM

- SAVE the date
- Procedure: Come Early ; Sign-up on a first-come, first-served basis at specified times on each teacher's Log-in Sheets

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END OF THE YEAR TRIP DEPOSITS


Deposit Due: EXTENDED,EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED!!!!!! up to the End of December 2015

Download Trip Letter at the SIDE MENU OF THIS WEBPAGE
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NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH


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SPIRIT WEEK DOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AREA

- Remember these doors?
Special Shout outs to the teachers: Molly, Renay, Helen, Ram, Jessica and their students who made our entrance to our classrooms more exciting and full of spriits!

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RENSIZZLE (OCTOBER 26TH -30)

- This was a whole week of learning with NY as our classroom
- Check out what we have accomplished: Click the Rensizzle Page
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Carson (8th Grade) presenting his group output to the TRCS family





















PROGRESS REPORTS - 1ST HALF OF 1ST MARKING PERIOD

- A letter was distributed last October 23 (Friday before Rensizzle
- Please return the reply slip to your child's ADVISER. In your reply you can request for a hard copy of the progress report or instructions on how to access Pupil Path.
- If you lost the letter, here is a digital copy:



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Pls. Return this reply slip to you child's Adviser.



END OF THE YEAR TRIP - AT PHILADELPHIA


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The Trip Letter letter was distributed on October 23rd (Friday)
Reply and Deposits should be given to Ram or Amanda

Download the Trip letter:







CURRICULUM NIGHT

- September 17th - 5-8pm

- Meeting the SMT, teachers, and staff, Open house, Taste test of Cafeteria food, Meeting each subject teacher, knowing your child's curriculum.....etc.

- Powerpoints presented: MS Handbook, End of the Year Trip






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ORIENTATION 2015

- Unfreezing, School and Cluster rules and routines, School Paperwork, MS dues, Group dynamics, Organizational Skills, Online Matters, School Services

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REMINDERS FOR THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF SCHOOL for Grades 7 and 8 students


DAY 1, SEPT 10TH REMINDERS:
  • BRING: $25 MS fee, TRCS school forms ( http://www.renaissancecharter.org/files/2015-2016Forms.pdf ) , writing instruments, loose leaf.
  • DO NOT bring subject supplies and summer homework yet. If you bring them, you will have to carry them throughout the day in your book bag.
  • There will be a whole day orientation from periods 1-8.
  • Students will attend 9th period classes.

DAY 2, SEPT 11TH REMINDERS:
  • BRING ALL your subject supplies and homework.
  • Students will follow regular Friday schedule


TRCS September 2015 important dates



Thursday, September 10th - First Day Back to School for All StudentsMonday-Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 15 - Rosh Hoshana, School Closed
Thursday, September 17th - Curriculum Night (Tentative) To be confirmed
Wednesday, September 23rd - Yom Kippur, School Closed
Thursday, September 24th - Eid al-Adha, School Closed
Tuesday, September 29th - 9th-12th Grade Assembly




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SUMMER 2015 HOMEWORK/ASSIGNEMENTS:

Subject
Teacher
Summer Work/packet



Math 7
Ram
Part 1. Do I remember my 6th grade math lessons? Print and answer:
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/printable-6th-grade-math-test.html

Part 2: How have I used math during summer? Answer this worksheet and ask parents to sign.
Download, print, and answer this worksheet.


Staple parts 1 and 2 together and hand this in as your Homework #1 in math.
Math 8
Ram
Part 2. Do I still remember my 7th grade math lessons? Print and answer:
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/printable-7th-grade-math-test.html

Part 2: How have I used math during summer? Answer this worksheet and ask parents to sign
Download, print, and answer this worksheet.


Staple parts 1 and 2 together and hand this in as your Homework#1 in math.
Science 7
Raymond
NO SUMMER HOMEWORK
Earth Science 8
Dan
NO SUMMER HOMEWORK
ELA 7
Vincent

ELA 8
Ariel

Social Studies 7
Emily

Social Studies 8
Pierre
NO SUMMER HOMEWORK
Spanish 6
Helen
Complete the following Project in Spanish:

Spanish 7
Helen
Each student was assigned a SPECIFIC COUNTRY for this following project:


Country Assignment:
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Marcus A- Argentina Natalie A- Venezuela
Erick A- Bolivia Matthew B- Colombia
Joseph B-Chile Nikolas Ch- Peru
Jacob C- Uruguay Tenzin D- Ecuador
Makayla C- Paraguay Sage G- Bolivia
Juan Pablo Ch- Ecuador Masodul H- Chile
Briana D- Venezuela Nichole H- Paraguay
Allyson E- Guatemala Drew H- Argentina
Odalys G- Peru Shehzad H- Uruguay
Nahsiem G- Honduras Lumi K- Guinea Ecuatorial
Crystal G- Colombia Rinchen L- Guatemala
Jinan H- Nicaragua Chloe L-Honduras
Emma J- Costa Rica Gillian M-Costa Rica
Noah L- Panama Anthony N- El Salvador
Chiara N- Cuba Ivan O- Nicaragua
Ashley O- Argentina Tenzing S- Panama
Remay P- Venezuela Ellis S- Puerto Rico
Justin R- El Salvador Jonas S- Cuba
Carson S- Honduras Emily V- Peru
Asa S- Guinea Ecuatorial Deyana W- El Salvador
Hector V- Puerto Rico
Spanish 8
Helen
The following file contains BOTH Summer Projects, Find the name of your teacher on the following list and do the assignment:


Lisjane Martha
Jenelle Ella
Jailynn Helena
Jared Angelo
Loren Oscar
Catherine Laura
Rachna Bryan
Ali Karina
Tylil Nicholas R
Luc Karen
Tai Alondra
Russell Felix
Ethan David
Nija Rafael
Siarra Sadiah
Victoria Paola
Rosie Nomar
Marissa Robert
Khalil Kevin
Brittany Cesar
Faith Jesse
Emily
Tyler
Tenzing
6th Grade
Andrea/Renay
NO MATH SUMMER HOMEWORK
Spanish 6
Helen
Spanish Letter to Helen; assigned by Dennis.



SUPPLY LISTS for school year 2015-16:


General Requirement: (To be collected on the first day of school)

1. $25 - MS due - includes student planner, community hygiene supplies (hand sanitizer, paper towels , tissues, soap....) , student locker and lock, student activities expenses.
2. 2 Locker shelves


Subject Supplies (To be brought on the second day of school)
Subject
Teacher
Summer work/packet
Math 7
Algebra
Ram
Yianna
1. 2 graph ruled composition notebook
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3. 4 mechanical pencils (0.7)
4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills
5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA)
6. 2 plastic folders with side packets
Math 8
Algebra
Ram
Yianna
1. 2 graph ruled composition notebook
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3. 4 mechnical pencils (0.7)
4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills
5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA)
6. 2 plastic folders with side packets
Science 7
Raymond

Earth Science 8
Dan
1 Three ring binder 2 inch or larger
2. 5 dividers
3. Paper for the binder (loose leaf / college ruled)
4. 2 different color highlighters
5. 500 3X5 note cards
6. Pens and pencils.
ELA 7
Vincent
1. Twelve (12) #2 pencils
2. One (1) eraser
3. One (1) portable pencil sharpener with container for shavings
4. One (1) pack of colored pencils (12 colors)
5. Two (2) college-ruled composition books - with durable plastic/poly covers, 100 sheets preferred, 70 sheets acceptable
6. Two (2) 2-pocket folders (also called "portfolios") with 3-prong fasteners
7. One (1) pack of loose leaf paper
8. One (1) scotch tape (with plastic dispenser)
9. Two (2) pads of 3x3 post-it notes
10. One (1) small or mini memo or legal pad
11. Free Queens Library Card - Please also set up your login/password to reserve books and view your library account online!
  • Children 11 years old and younger must have a parent or guardian who resides at the same address sign for permission to get a library card.
  • Children whose borrowing privileges have been blocked due to fees owed may apply in person at a Queens Library for a "New Chapter Library Card" that permits the borrowing of up to 5 books at a time.
  • Children 12 or older may register online to obtain a free Queens Library Card
  • If you have questions about how to set up a free library account, please contact Morya Haughton, General Librarian at the Jackson Heights branch of Queens Library, morya.haughton@queenslibrary.org
ELA 8
Ariel
  • 2 composition notebooks (Must be hard cover--and NO spiral bound. Any color is fine)
  • 1 folder just for ELA (orange or with an orange sticker)
  • At least 3 packs of sticky notes (3" x 3" or bigger; avoid "super sticky" kind)
  • 1 pack of loose leaf paper
  • 1 personal hand pencil sharpener with container for shavings
  • 1 pack of clear tape
  • 1 pack of pencils
  • 1 pack of pens
  • 1 pack of markers and/or colored pencils
Social Studies 7
Emily
7th Grade Supply List - due 9/18/15
2 Marble Composition Notebooks (for use in Social Studies only)
1 Folder (for use in Social Studies only)
1 package of loose leaf paper
1 package of pens (blue or black only)
1 package of construction paper (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.)
1 pack of markers and/or colored pencils (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.)
1 glue stick (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.)
Jumbo Book Sock (to cover school issued textbook)
Social Studies 8
Pierre
2 Folders
1 2” (2 inch) binder
1 pack of loose leaf paper
1 pack of pens (blue or black only)
1 pack of Post-Its
1 stapler and pack of staples
1 glue stick
1 pack of construction paper
1 pack of markers
School issued planner
Spanish 6
Helen
Supplies were ordered thru school
Spanish 7
Helen
Red 5-Subject Covered SPIRAL notebook (Unless you left you old one with me)
Red 2-pocket PLASTIC (sturdy) folder
1- JUMBO book sock (unless you gave me yours to put away)
PENCILS
Spanish 8
Helen
Red 5-Subject Covered SPIRAL notebook
Red 2-pocket PLASTIC (sturdy) folder
1- JUMBO book sock (unless you gave me yours to put away)
PENCILS
6th Grade
Spanish - for helen
ELA - for Renay
Math - for Molly
Science - for Andrea
Communal supplies
MS due $25
Math Skills - Yianna
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Math Skills: plastic folder with pockets, 5 mechanical pencils (0.7) with refills and eraser,

NYCDOE calendar:


http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A3D17228-63C2-4178-89FC-0BE130C616BE/0/201516SchoolYearCalendarOfficial.pdf